Meaning & Definition of Even in English
Even
Pronunciation:
/ˈiː.vən/Part of Speech:
adjective, adverbMeaning and Definition of Even
1. Primary Definition
Equal or in a level state.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: Used to emphasize something surprising.
Example Sentence: She didn’t even say goodbye.
Definition: Equal, balanced, or level in surface.
Example Sentence: Make sure the table is even.
Definition: In addition; also.
Example Sentence: He can even cook.
Definition: Flat; smooth; having no roughness.
Example Sentence: The road was long and even.
Definition: A term signifying numbers that are divisible by two.
Example Sentence: The numbers 2, 4, and 6 are all even.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English even, from Old English efen; related to Old High German ewa, meaning 'even'.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- even if: Regardless of the circumstances.
- even so: In spite of that.
- even more: To a greater extent.
Translations
- Spanish: incluso
- French: même
- German: sogar
- Russian: даже
Related Words
- uneven: Not level or smooth; having a rough or irregular surface.
- event: A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
Slang Meanings of even
Meaning: To make a situation fair or equal.
Example Sentence: Let’s even the score.
Meaning: To describe something that is perfectly fine or acceptable.
Example Sentence: It's all good, everything’s even.